The article reflects on the aftermath of the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, with an emphasis on the emotions of two Syrian refugees, Eyad and Hasan. They initially fled to a refugee camp in Greece, facing dire situations. With Assad's regime collapsing in December 2024, Hasan shares his joy over WhatsApp, expressing pride in their resistance. The piece also contextualizes the ongoing struggles in Manbij, a city that has witnessed multiple power shifts through Syria's tumultuous history, underlining the complicated legacy of violence and displacement in the region.
"I'm flying in the sky! I have been watching the news for the last 24 hours. I'm feeling proud. I was on the right side of history. Finally, we won! The lion has fallen!"
Hasan was born in the northeastern Syrian city of Manbij... As soon as the first signs of revolution stirred in its streets, it became a battleground between multiple forces.
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